Welcome to Grades 1-4!

We are always pleased to welcome new visitors and new friends to our growing community.

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise.”

—Deuteronomy 6:5-7

1st through 4th grade ministry is led by the caring team of Karla Reiland and Leah Reddy. Both Karla and Leah have children in the program and have a desire to see our children & families grow in their faith and relationships with each other.

What to expect:

Faith Formation Grades 1-4 meets during worship on Saturdays at 5:30, Sundays at 9:00, 10:30 a.m. from Sept. to mid-May.

Kids begin in worship with their parents until the pastor calls the children forward for”Time with Children.” After the “Time with Children,” parents bring their kids downstairs to Room 117. We begin with a worship time, and each grade has something to do! We take an offering, sing, have a small-group prayer and then join together in the Lord’s Prayer.

Kids then participate in a variety of activities that support learning and encourage good faith habits. Activities include: art projects, service projects, drama, science experiments, Bible study, puppets, games, or music.

Parents and other adults support Faith Formation Grades 1-4 by being Faith Coaches (small group leaders) for a 1 month session during the school year. Coaches do not need to plan or lead lessons, just be a helpful adult presence.

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Grades 1-4 Faith Formation Registration - 2019

Your student is welcome to attend a Faith Formation class during any worship time. Please select a time below.

Saturday, 5:30pm

Sunday, 9am

Sunday, 10:30am

$15/student, $35 maximum per family with students in preschool – Grade 4
Support your Youth Ministries. It takes a village to help raise a child. It also takes, supplies, training for leaders, and special events for the year. To that end, we suggest a payment of $15 (not to exceed $35 per family).
Payments can be made online OR checks can be made payable to Nativity Lutheran Church.

Payment Type*

I will mail in my check

I will drop off a check/cash

I'd like to pay online

Family Involvement

Parents are encouraged to share the Faith Formation experience with their child. Check your family calendar and select one or two sessions below when you can be the "Faith Coach" for your child's class: sit with the students, take attendance, help with crafts and keep the group focused on what's going on. You do not have to plan or lead activities, just be a helpful adult presence.*

Not sure? Please note: If you do not select a session, we will give you a call. - Topics may change.

Sept. - 4 classes

Oct. - 4 classes

Nov. - 4 classes

Dec. - 2 classes

Jan. - 4 classes

Feb. - 4 classes

Mar. - 4 classes

End of Mar. / Apr. - 3 classes

May - 3 classes

Additional Student Information

Permission For Pictures

Nativity uses photography and videography to promote and celebrate children's and youth events and programming. Worship services and special events are Live-Streamed. We will not name your child or children featured in promotional communications unless we have your express permission. If you are concerned about images of your child participating in Nativity activities appearing in Nativity press and web publications, please contact your child’s program coordinator.

Communication with Families

Faith Formation Grades 1-4 announcements, photos and reminders will first appear in group emails from Karla. Special events will also appear on the Nativity website.
Please contact Karla if you have any questions about Faith Formation Grades 1-4: kreiland@nativitychurch.org

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